South Carolina Test Requirements

Find your licensure area below to determine which test you need to take and see the minimum qualifying score. Click the test title to access the Test at a Glance (TAAG) overview, which provides details on test duration, skills assessed and sample questions. Once you know your test(s), find out how to register for Praxis™ tests and read the Praxis test retake policy.

Most tests are offered in both Session 1 and Session 2. Refer to the fees page for tests that are restricted to a particular session.

In general, unless it is specifically stated that a calculator is permitted or required for a particular test, calculators may not be used on any Praxis tests (see Calculator Use).

Notes:

In general, test codes that begin with "5" are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with "0" are delivered on paper.
"CDT" refers to computer-delivered tests. "PDT" refers to paper-delivered tests.

Tests Required for All Licensure Areas

Entrance to a Teacher Preparation Program

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Praxis I Reading	5710	0710	175
	and
	Praxis I Writing	5720	0720	173
	and
	Praxis I Mathematics	5730	0730	172

Principles of Learning and Teaching

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
All Early Childhood Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
All Elementary Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
All Middle Grades Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
All Secondary Grades Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157
All K–12 Certificates	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood	5621	0621	157
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	0622	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9	5623	0623	160
	or
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12	5624	0624	157

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Early Childhood Education	Education of Young Children	5021	0021	158

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications	5015	n/a	161

Middle School Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Middle Level Language Arts	Middle School English Language Arts	5049	0049	155
Middle Level Mathematics	Middle School Mathematics (Calculator allowed.)	n/a	0069	149
Middle Level Science	Middle School Science	n/a	0439	145
Middle Level Social Studies	Middle School Social Studies	5089	0089	150

Secondary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Advanced Fine Arts–Music	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Biology	Biology and General Science	n/a	0030	570
Chemistry	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	n/a	0070	540
Economics	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
English	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content and Analysis	5044	0044	166
Geography	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Government	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Health	Health Education	5550	0550	680
History	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge (Graphing calculator required.)	5061	0061	131
	and
	Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1 (Graphing calculator required.)	n/a	0063	137
Physics	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	n/a	0070	540
Psychology	Psychology	n/a	0390	720
Science	Biology and General Science	n/a	0030	570
	or
	Chemistry, Physics and General Science	n/a	0070	540
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Sociology	Social Studies: Content and Interpretation	5086	0086	153
Theatre	Theatre	n/a	0641	156

All Grades

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Advanced Fine Arts: Art	Art: Content and Analysis	n/a	0135	161
Art	Art: Content and Analysis	n/a	0135	161
Music	Music: Content and Instruction	n/a	0114	162
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content and Design	5095	0095	169

World Languages

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Chinese (Mandarin)	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	5665	n/a	164
English to Speakers of Other Languages	English to Speakers of Other Languages	n/a	0361	144
French	French: World Language	5174	n/a	162
German	German: World Language	5183	n/a	163
Spanish	Spanish: World Language	5195	n/a	168

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	145
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	145
Superintendent	Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision	5411	0411	145

Special Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Deafness and Hearing Impairment	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	n/a	0272	160
Early Childhood Special Education	Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood	n/a	0691	159
Emotional Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	n/a	0371	153
Learning Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities	n/a	0383	151
Mental Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	5354	0354	151
	and
	Special Education: Teaching Students with Mental Retardation	n/a	0321	143
Multi-Categorical Special Education	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications	5543	0543	158
Severe Disabilities	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	5545	0545	158
Visually Impaired	Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	n/a	0282	163

Career & Technical Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Business and Marketing Technology	Business Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator allowed.)	5101	0101	154
Family and Consumer Science	Family and Consumer Sciences	5121	0121	148
Industrial Technology	Technology Education	n/a	0051	159

Reading or Literacy

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Literacy Coach	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159
Literacy Specialist	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159
Literacy Teacher	Teaching Reading	5204	0204	159

Instructional Support Personnel

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	CDT Code	PDT Code	Qualifying Score
Guidance	Professional School Counselor	5421	0421	156
Media Specialist	Library Media Specialist	5311	0311	151
School Psychologist I, II or III	School Psychologist	n/a	0401	165
Speech-Language Therapist	Speech-Language Pathology	5330	0330	530

n/a — Not available in this delivery method.

This page is a supplement to The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin.